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Argument Essay Writing

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A claim should always have
a)
rebuttal
b)
counterclaim 
c)
reasons
2.
A claim is needed to even have an argument?
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Where is the claim located in an argument essay?
a)
The claim is the last sentence in the first body paragraph.
b)
The claim is the first sentence in the first body paragraph.
c)
The claim is the first sentence in the introduction.
d)
The claim is the last sentence in the introduction.
4.
Parents should not be fined when their
children bully because it is difficult to
enforce. No matter how well a parent
communicates an anti-bullying
sentiment at home, they are not with
their children at school and can not
control their actions. People think the
fine will stop the thirteen million
bullying cases a year. However, a
majority of bullying never gets
reported so nothing would actually
happen to those children and their
parents.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
a)
However, a
majority of bullying never gets
reported so nothing would actually
happen to those children and their
parents.
b)
Parents should not be fined when their
children bully because it is difficult to
enforce.
c)
No matter how well a parent
communicates an anti-bullying
sentiment at home, they are not with
their children at school and can not
control their actions.
d)
People think the
fine will stop the thirteen million
bullying cases a year.
5.

Analyze the prompt

a)

Add details like (your) others thoughts/feelings about the topic of your reason paragraph or the quote (examples, etc.)

b)

Underline the question or topic and highlight the key words

c)

Two reasons from the opposite point of view the other side of your T-chart that are EASY to argue/fight

d)

Explain what it is saying and how it proves your thesis

6.

Explain the quote

a)

According to...

b)

Add details like (your) others thoughts/feelings about the topic of your reason paragraph or the quote (examples, etc.)

c)

Three pieces of information that prove your thesis claim

d)

Explain what it is saying and how it proves your thesis

7.

Elaborate the quote

a)

Underline the question or topic and highlight the key words

b)

The FIFTH paragraph where you mention TWO opposing views and PROVE that you are still correct!

c)

Add details like (your) others thoughts/feelings about the topic of your reason paragraph or the quote (examples, etc.)

d)

One of TWO opposing views in the counterargument/refutation

8.

Where is a claim found?

a)

Introduction

b)

Support Paragraph

c)

Counterargument

d)

Conclusion

9.
Does the sentence state a fact or an opinion?After the 2010 Olympics, speed skater Apolo Ohno had more medals than any other U.S. Winter Olympian.
a)
fact
b)
opinion
10.
Identify the claim
a)
Winter is better than summer.
b)
Students should wear school uniforms.
c)
I like tacos better than burritos.
d)
Humans are mammals.
11.
What must a claim be?
a)
arguable
b)
a fact
c)
an opinion
d)
boring
12.
Illegal immigrants should be eligible for in-state college tuition. 
a)
Claim
b)
Non-Claim
13.
What is a claim?
a)
An educated guess based on evidence.
b)
A statement that can be argued and proven with evidence.
c)
Information you get from a text.
d)
The way you get the reader's attention.
14.
How many paragraphs should an argument essay have?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
5
d)
10
15.
In what paragraph should you include the hook?
a)
Introduction
b)
1st body paragraph
c)
Counterclaim paragraph
d)
Conclusion
16.
What should each body paragraph include?
a)
reason
b)
evidence
c)
explanation
d)
all of the above
17.
What should be the longest part in your paragraphs?
a)
the reason
b)
the evidence
c)
the explanation
d)
all of the above
18.

What is an argument?

a)

A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence

b)

Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons

c)

A general statement that offers support for a claim

d)

A statement of position on an issue.

e)

I do not know, yet.

19.

What is the sentence that explains what you are arguing?

a)

counter argument

b)

rebuttal

c)

claim

d)

conclusion

e)

I do not know, yet.

20.

What is a reason?

a)

A statement of position on an issue.

b)

Explains how the evidence supports the claim.

c)

Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons.

d)

The problem.

e)

I do not know, yet.

21.

What is evidence?

a)

A statement of position on an issue.

b)

A general statement that offers support for a claim.

c)

A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence.

d)

Facts, reason, statistics, expert testimony and other information used to support reasons.

e)

I do not know, yet.